Merit-Based Scholar Awards for Undergraduate Admission

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First-Year Student Scholarships

Merit-Based Scholar Awards

Consideration for these awards requires that applications for fall admission (including required  materials needed to complete your application) must be received by April 1, unless otherwise specified. However, for the best overall financial aid package, complete your FAFSA and USM application by February 15, 2013. You will be automatically considered for our merit-based scholarships.

Scholarships are granted and renewable for four years (eight semesters), with full time enrollment, and a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.  All award amounts are for the academic year, payable in 50% installments during fall and spring semesters.

Award amounts correlate with residency status. In-state students and residents receiving the New England Regional (RSP) tuition rate will both receive the in-state merit-based scholarship amount. Changes in residency status may result in changes to original award amount.

Merit based scholar awards are for eligible incoming first-year students. Transfer students are not eligible to receive these awards. (Transfer student is defined as any student who has attended any postsecondary institution as of the summer following their graduation from high school and beyond. )

Maine Residents

President’s Scholar Award

• $4,000 per academic year by April 1st

• Awarded to incoming first-year students who graduate in the top 10% of their class or with a 3.67 average on a 4.0 scale, and who attain a 1200 SAT (Critical Reading and Math only) or 27 ACT composite score.

Dirigo Scholar Award

• $2,500 per academic year by April 1st
  

• Awarded to incoming first-year students who graduate in the top 30% of their class or with a 3.0 average on a 4.0 scale, and who attain a 1050 SAT (Critical Reading and Math only) or 23 ACT composite score.

USM Scholar Award

• $1,500 per academic year by April 1st
  

• Awarded to incoming first-year students who graduate in the top 30% of their class or with a 3.0 average on a 4.0 scale, and who attain a 950 SAT (Critical Reading and Math only) or 20 ACT composite score.

Charles J. Hoff Scholarship

• $3,000 per academic year

• Awarded to incoming first-year students from Maine high schools and transfer students from the Maine Community College System. Preference will be given to graduates of York High School, and transfers from York County Community College. Consideration will also be given to immigrants and refugees, students from single-parent homes, and students with developmental or other learning disabilities. This award is renewable for a minimum of 2 additional years. Recipients are chosen based on academic promise and financial need.
• Download the Charles J. Hoff scholarship application form.

USM Pioneers Program

• The USM Pioneers is a science, technology, engineering, and math scholars program. The next group of ten Pioneers for Fall 2013 will receive a generous scholarship package, a laptop computer, undergraduate research opportunities, paid internships with Maine companies, premium housing in a learning community environment, faculty mentors, and networking opportunities with Maine businesses and government leaders. Pioneer applicants must be high school students, admitted into one of the following USM “STEM” (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) majors: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Science, General Science, Geosciences, Industrial Technology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Natural and Applied Sciences, Physics. Pioneers will be selected on the basis of their academic achievement, particularly in the areas of math and science.
• Download The USM Pioneers Program application form. For consideration, Pioneer Program applications and applications for Undergraduate Admission to USM must be received by January 2, 2013, and the FAFSA must be filed by February 15, 2013.
• For more information, please contact Michael Wing at mcwing@usm.maine.edu  or visit the USM Pioneers Web site.

Non-Maine Residents

 President’s Scholar Award

• $12,000 per academic year by April 1st

• Awarded to incoming first-year students who graduate in the top 10% of their class or with a 3.67 average on a 4.0 scale, and who attain a 1200 SAT (Critical Reading and Math only) or 27 ACT composite score. To receive the full award amount, non-Maine residents must live on-campus for the first two years. Award amount will be reduced by $1,000 per semester if student elects to live off-campus.

Dirigo Scholar Award

• $10,000 per academic year by April 1st
  

• Awarded to incoming first-year students who graduate in the top 30% of their class or with a 3.0 average on a 4.0 scale, and who attain a 1050 SAT (Critical Reading and Math only) or 23 ACT composite score. To receive the full award amount, non-Maine residents must live on-campus for the first two years. Award amount will be reduced by $1,000 per semester if student elects to live off-campus.

USM Scholar Award

• $8,000 per academic year by April 1st
  

• Awarded to incoming first-year students who graduate in the top 30% of their class or with a 3.0 average on a 4.0 scale, and who attain a 950 SAT (Critical Reading and Math only) or 20 ACT composite score. To receive the full award amount, non-Maine residents must live on-campus for the first two years. Award amount will be reduced by $1,000 per semester if student elects to live off-campus.

Merit-Based Scholar Awards for Undergraduate Admission